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A 37-year-old member asked:

My period lasted 3 days, then 3 days later i had sex with my boyfriend, i have a 30-31 day cycle. am i safe from pregnancy?

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Dr. Wilfredo Manuntag
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Most likely not.: Your ovulate on the 14th day from your next cycle.
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